East Texas

Did you know that tomorrow, Saturday, September 3 is 903 Day? It is the day to celebrate our area code 903 and is there any better way to celebrate the day than with free food? Not likely.

Remember the Saharan dust that fell upon the Ark-La-Tex a couple of months ago? It's back and may make it a little rough for those with respiratory issues.

The East Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office in Atlanta, Texas has issued its scheduled and ongoing roadwork report for next week, May 31 - June 5, 2022, weather depending of course.

The East Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office in Atlanta, Texas has issued its scheduled and ongoing roadwork report for next week, May 22 - May 28, 2022, weather depending of course.

Word has it that 11 motorcyclists were killed on East Texas roadways last year, that number went up from the year before. We need to "Share The Road" Texas.

Work to resurface State Highway 93, better known as Summerhill Road, in Bowie County is scheduled to begin this Sunday night, May 15, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

This Sunday night into Monday morning let's hope for some cloudless skies over the Ark-La-Tex so we can get a great view of the full "Super Flower Blood Moon" eclipse.

One of Texas Department of Public Safety's 10 Most Wanted, who also had four felony warrants in Cass County has been captured by DPS Officers in Longview following a traffic stop in December.

Simms, DeKalb, Maud, and New Boston Volunteer Fire Departments all responded to an explosion and fire Tuesday night on Country Road 4242, a little West of New Boston, upon arrival fire crews and Bowie County Sheriff's Deputies discovered three bodies inside the small building.

The Red River Army Depot sent out a Facebook notification today that there will be controlled burns taking place this week in the forests around the Depot. Do not be alarmed.

These teens have been missing in the East Texas area over the past couple of months. From Marshall to Tyler. Since Texarkana is just right up the road from these areas, I can't help but think they could have past through town or could still be in our area. Take a look at these kids and see if you recognize any of them.

Even though we have had small amounts of rain scattered around the area the last few days, the weather forecast continues to be dry and hot at least through this week and maybe deep into next week as well. As of Thursday, September 12, 2019, the following counties are under a "Burn Ban" in East Texas, Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana. Click on the links below to see all the cou